
Apartments for Rent in the Cielito Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA (304 Rentals)


1524 Garden St

Villa Flores Apartments

2620 Tallant Rd, Unit Guest House

532 E Arrellaga St, Unit A

1218 Blanchard St

306-308 West Mission Street, Unit 08-04

121 W Arrellaga St, Unit 005

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130 W Valerio St
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1134 Garden St

731 Las Canoas Pl

514 E Islay St

911 Paseo Ferrelo

412 Plaza Rubio

407 Montgomery St

655 Coyote Rd

2727 Miradero Dr

418 E Sola St

2021 Anacapa St
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1312 E Gutierrez St

2615 State St

36 Augusta Ln

0 E Mountain Dr

112 Crestview Ln

1801 De La Vina St

Parkview Apartments

1606 Grand Ave

1745 Grand Ave

610 Maple Ave
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707-723 Colina Ln

601 E Micheltorena St

421 Montgomery St

Oak Terrace

521 E Arrellaga St

801 E Anapamu St

524 E Arrellaga St

515 E Arrellaga St

Villa Pines

Arrellaga Manor
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Riviera Arrellaga

1226 Alta Vista Rd

901 Garcia Rd

1212-1216 Alta Vista Rd

410 E Islay St

1233 Alta Vista Rd

630 E Victoria St

622 E Victoria St

501 E Micheltorena St

904 E Carrillo Rd
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Cielito, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cielito?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cielito 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,608 | $2,525 | $2,710 |
| Cielito 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,985 | $3,675 | $4,875 |
| Cielito 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,772 | $4,595 | $4,950 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Cielito?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $4,762 | $3,550 | $7,200 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $9,650 | $7,500 | $10,000+ |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $14,000 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $48,500 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Best Local Schools in Cielito, Santa Barbara, CA
Roosevelt Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cielito
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Cielito area of Santa Barbara, CA?
As of today, August 26, 2026, there are currently 304 available Cielito apartments priced from $2,525 to $4,950, with an average monthly rent of $3,749.
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